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I hav tmj. nck muscles very tight and when get up in morning and bend forward can feel it pulling on ear +is this possible. will it go ?
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Jaw and Muscle Pain: It appears that you have a serious TMJ and muscle dysfunction that causes these muscles to go into a spasm and the jaw joint (TMJ) to be misaligned. You seriously need treatment from a dentist that is very skilled at treating tmj. Only about 5% of dentist are really good in this realm in that they are very familiar with multiple treatment options to select from based on the patient needs.
Answered 3/21/2015
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Answered 3/21/2015
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Maybe: Sounds like a significant TMJ problem needing treatment by a TMJ expert. Any dentist can be a TMJ expert with the proper training and experience. Most commonly, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and orofacial pain specialists. Ask your MD, your dentist and your dental society for referrals.
Answered 3/20/2015
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Very common: The secret of success in treating pain and TMJ syndromes is proper diagnosis. See an Orofacial Pain specialist for conservative and predictable treatment.
Answered 3/20/2015
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